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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM
Project Name
PPWMD- Channel 4 Panel Replacement
Project Number N514
Cooperator
Pinellas Park Water Management District
Department
Contact Person Nick Charnas, P.E.
Address 1715 North Westshore Boulevard, Suite 875
City Sate Zip Tampa, FL 33607
Phone # 813-281-2900
Email
charnasn@cdmsmith.com
Project Type:
Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems
Strategic Initiatives:
X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring
Alternative Water Supply Conservation
Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning
Emergency Flood Response
X Floodplain Management
Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery
Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring
Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:
Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake
Levy Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk
Project Description:
The proposed Channel 4 Panel Replacement Project is designed to provide immediate infrastructure maintenance in Channel 4
while furthering the District's flood protection and water quality initiatives. The proposed project area, the downstream segment of
Channel 4, is located between 65th Avenue N and Joe's Creek (west of 73rd Way N). This channel segment is the primary
hydraulic stormwater outlet draining the approximately 1800 acre (2.9 square mile) Channel 4 drainage basin to Joe’s Creek. Joe’s
Creek drains to Cross Bayou Canal and then to Boca Ciega Bay.
The existing concrete channel lining, installed in the early 1980’s, is in moderately poor condition with concrete failure and bank
subsidence in many areas. The purpose of this project is to improve the stability and hydraulic integrity of the channel section and
thereby reduce flooding and sedimentation risks in the Channel 4 Drainage Basin, as well as downstream. The proposed project is
to replace approximately 5,300 +/- linear feet of existing concrete lined channel and associated miscellaneous structural
improvements including replacement of a local bridge over Channel 4 and concrete liner replacement at a tributary confluence.
Implementation of this project generally includes Design, Permitting and Construction.
This project has been approved by PPWMD Board of Directors. The project is scheduled to start at the beginning of Fiscal Year
(FY) 2014 and be complete by the end of FY 2015. The project will be phased to accommodate this funding approach. For FY
2014, PPWMD is requesting cooperative funds for Phase 1 design/ survey, permitting, bidding, contractor selection and
construction costs. PPWMD would subsequently apply for FY 2015 funding for the Phase 2 design/ survey, permitting, bidding,
contractor selection and construction to project completion in 2015.
Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection
ordinances.
The Pinellas Park Water Management District (PPWMD) was formed in 1976 and is a special district within Pinellas County that
manages an approximate 15-square mile jurisdictional area. The PPWMD is divided into 5 subbasins (Channel Basins 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5). The primary stormwater conveyance systems in the watersheds are channelized ditches with various lining material. While
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